Jukung

A jukung is a small, wooden Indonesian boat. It is traditionally used for fishing, but newer uses include "Jukung Dives", using the boat as a vehicle for small groups of SCUBA divers.

Essentially of Balinese origin, the double outrigger jukung is but one of many genre of Pacific/Asian outrigger canoes that use the lateen (triangular) sail. Whilst the lateen sail presents some difficulties in tacking into the wind, actually requiring to jibe around, a jukung is superb in its reaching ability and jybe-safe running. They are usually highly decorated and bear a marlin-like prow.

The great Jukung race

In the late 1980's there was a race for at least a thousand miles in open outrigger canoes by nine crews who travelled from Bali to Darwin across the Timor Sea.

Video of race - details

"Passage out of paradise" (1989) written by Richard Dennison ; director, Michael Balson ; producer, Richard Dunnison ; an Orana Films production for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation in association with John Gau Productions, ZDF West Germany and the National Geographic Society. Chatswood, N.S.W : One World Films - 1 videocassette (VHS) (54 min.).

External links

* http://www.mit.edu/people/robot/slopeng/index.html - re Madura Jukung
* http://www.forumms.com/traditional_boats.htm - Horst Leibner about traditional Indonesian boats